Hornbeck Surname – Access Genealogy

History of Ontario County, New York, part 2

The History of Ontario County, New York genealogical section provides an extensive array of surnames, indicating the comprehensive nature of the section in Part 2. These genealogies not only serves as a reference for individuals researching family histories but also reflects the diverse settler and immigrant populations that have contributed to the fabric of Ontario County. Each surname represents a family’s journey, struggles, and contributions to the county’s development over centuries.

Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland

Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902

Biography of James Hornbeck

The Hornbeck family has Dutch roots, with early settler Warnour Hornbeck establishing the lineage in Ulster County, New York. He had two wives and fathered eighteen children, leading to a significant number of descendants. James Hornbeck, likely a descendant, was born in Orange County, moved to Phelps, Ontario County, and became a successful farmer. He married Margaret Burnett and had several children. His son, James B., born in 1827, also pursued farming, gaining community respect and engaging in local politics and Grange activities.